Left over rat

[Paintedpythons]

Just wondering if my male woma doesn't want his rat and its still there in the morning would it be ok to give it to the female that morning ? She has already had two on wed night but it would be a shame to have to put the rat in the bin .

 

[Wing_Nut]

The rat in itself would likely be fine for a snake to consume however I generally don't give food one snake has refused to another snake. This is just to prevent the spread of any nasties etc.

Regards

Wing_Nut

 

[disintegratus]

What size is it? Personally if it's smaller than adult mouse size, or if it's showing signs of visible deterioration, I wouldn't feed it to another snake. Anything larger I imagine would be okay.
I do often give rejected food to other snakes, as long as neither of them are still being quarantined. But I only have a small collection, so my infection control precautions are not nearly as strict as other people's would be.

 

[someday]

Yes its fine. Just don't leave it on the hot spot over night.

 

[Skeptic]

I've done it without issue. Waste not...

 

[Paintedpythons]

Appreciate the help , thanks .